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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years later than the VG-160 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus VG-160

 SX620 HS VG-160 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2012More recent by 53 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon SX620 HS

 VG-160 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VG-160

 SX620 HS VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS vs the VG-160.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and VG-160.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (165 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (165 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
decently wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 165 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $90